Definition
Meaning of 'depreciate'
Meaning of 'depreciate' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Depreciate 
[ v. i.]
- To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink
in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is
convertible into specie. [ v. i.]2. Depreciate [ v. t.]
- To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the
worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to
undervalue. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'depreciate' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. depreciate [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- lose in value
- lose in value
Example in sentence:
- The dollar depreciated again
Meaning (2):
- lower the value of something
- lower the value of something
Example in sentence:
- The Fed depreciated the dollar once again
Meaning (3):
- belittle
- belittle
Example in sentence:
- The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
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